I got to chat with Josie, a student at Foss Swim School, about her experience learning different swim strokes, as well as other students and parents of swimmers of all ages.

Kathleen Hennessey left the New York Times to become the managing editor of the Minnesota Star Tribune. I chatted with her on my podcast, One Hour Detours.

In this episode of One Hour Detours, former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak discusses his career transition from journalist to mayor, and how he thought he’d lose the race.

This was part of my conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey back in September 2025. The full One Hour Detours podcast interview is on YouTube.

The Manny's Special at Manny's Tortas in the Midtown Global Market on Lake Street in Minneapolis might be the greatest sandwich I've ever had.

When I talked to Hope Walz, she discussed why her dad believed removing himself from the Governor's race might get the target off of Minnesota. Find the full podcast interview on YouTube by searching "One Hour Detours."

It's been 100 days since I made my last post. Some thoughts before I continue.

Mayor Jacob Frey believes cities should be able to create gun reform at the local level when it isn't being done at the state and federal level.

This is why the Vikings and Twins are not named after either of the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on thoughts and prayers after something tragic happens.

Why is the UK aiming to hit net zero emissions? In the past 5 years we've seen: our first 'megafire’ 3 of worst harvests in England Experts predict temps could now hit 45C in UK Net zero doesn't mean no emissions, it's about balancing what we emit with what we reduce to stop climate change

Someone from CBS Sports calling Bernard King “Cedric the Entertainer” is exactly what I'd expect from cBS...... #KnicksSky

Amid all the chaos of this moment, it’s still possible — and good for us — to relish the victories. Catch Laura’s commentary at the end of this week’s show, and visit her on Substack for an exclusive book review on William Morris’s “News from Nowhere”: lauraflanders.substack.com

1 month later & his situation has gotten worse *Avg (regular) gas cost in FL March $3.95 April as of today $4.15 Is he ready to flip FL 🔵? *AAA

Why Your Life Isn't Changing .You're Fighting the Wrong Enemy! You cannot fight shadows on the wall and expect a lasting change. The circumstances in your life are just mechanical echoes of your dominant moods and convictions. If you want to change your life, you must change the internal pattern fir

🚨EPISODE 361 IS HERE🚨 Things Sam and Andrew discussed - Stankoven line - Sam Girard trade - Hurricanes a contender for Trocheck Apple: buff.ly/NA2RTRf Spotify: buff.ly/mV86Z87 YouTube: buff.ly/mnAzwPT @hockeypodnet #RaiseUp #NHL #THPN #Spotify #Podcasts #Draftkings

Jarrod Bleijie could be a future Queensland premier. His behaviour reminds me of someone... #qldpol

Les presento a un Norberto.  Para mí, todos los brocolíes se llaman Norberto, ¿por qué? no lo sé. Mi padrino se llama así y me gusta mucho su nombre. Son las únicas aves capaces de volar hacia atrás. :3 #colibrí #ave #noberto #divulgarcita #stem #science

What an AWESOME brawl between FTR and Copeland/Cage, and that was just the opening match. When Christian finally reciprocated Copeland’s hug. I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥹🥹 AEW RULES. #AEW #AEWDoN

Thursday 1/18/26 Quick4Cast. Back in the 30s today but even colder tomorrow! What you need to know in 30 seconds. Check the First Alert 4 weather app for more forecast details #stlwx Full forecast -> firstalert4.com/weather

Hands Off Rally in Missoula on April 5

🔎 The first group of foreign activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla destined for #Gaza arrived in Turkey on Thursday after #Israel deported them following global outcry over their treatment in custody.

time to go sing my head off in the shower. i need flowing water & music...my anxiety has just been a maniac the past few days. sometimes healing is knowing you're nothing more than a visitor to your own past, now illuminated. but OMG do i have beef w/everyone that let it happen

𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲⏰ #IntertrafficAmsterdam2026 kicks off tomorrow! Taking place from 10 to 13 March in Amsterdam, this is the main platform for exchanging information on #TrafficTechnology and #SmartMobility. If you are attending, make sure to check out our POLIS sessions✨ More info👉 shorturl.at/dpDo4

I DON'T HAVE THE KEEEEY... Oh 🫠 #wonderboy #retrogaming #sega #fyp #shorts #shortsfeed

We all have an innate need to feel like we matter. But as author Jennifer Wallace notes, that need often goes unmet. We talk about how to solve this mattering deficit. I also chat with Duke's Patty Van Cappellen about the wisdom spiritual traditions offer to help podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

I recently wrapped up a project for @larvalabs.com, animating their “Quine” generative art series, and I wrote about the process: destroytoday.com/blog/animati...

Celestial Emporium of Cinematic Knowledge: C is for Creature. The winged monkeys in The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Mel said “bich, who want it 🤷🏾‍♂️” 💀

Everybody uses energy. When energy gets hammered, we all get hammered. https://fcpp.org/the-cost-of-discount-oil-and-gas/

Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Lauren Cockerell talking about being the founder and president of Kwedar & Co. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e... #podmatch

🛜 #Iranian authorities partially restored #internet connectivity Tuesday after an almost three-month shutdown imposed against the backdrop of the war against Israel and the US. While home broadband connectivity was restored in some areas, mobile interenet remained largely blocked.

👉 Geschichtsrevisionismus von ganz Rechtsaußen ist im Netz massiv präsent und mit wenigen Klicks erreichbar. Mit dem Historiker Volker Weiß sprechen wir über zentrale Merkmale dieser Narrative und was sie aktuell erfolgreich macht. 🎧 Jetzt reinhören: koerber-stiftung.de/en/media/wie...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is focused on building a more affordable, competitive future for families and businesses in the birthplace of American democracy. Governor Healy recounts the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the opening salvos of the Revolutionary War. #WeAreAmerica250

This Alcohol Awareness Month, ACTS is breaking down common alcohol myths -because knowledge supports prevention. Myth: Beer before liquor, never sicker. Fact: It’s not the order—it’s the amount of alcohol that matters. ACTS is here to help with alcohol use. Call 813.246.4899 to get started.

🚨30 DAYS UNTIL RELEASE🚨 A musician must retreat deep within the Appalachian forest to record their newest album Starring Valerie Rose Lohman and Jonah Scott PROJECT SONGBIRD is coming 03/26/2026 to Steam, PS5, & Xbox! 🔗 in 🧵 #HorrorGames #indiegames #gaming #GamingNews

They never expect Bubble Man

✨Today we’re talking about the Deathletter. They bring hive-mind intelligence, adaptive tactics, and chilling lore that sets them apart from anything else you’ll face in @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social ✨ ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/7ibX... ✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegames #shadeprotocol

Play Guess the Tool with Offbeat Guitars. Did you guess before the last frame? OffbeatGuitars.com #OffbeatGuitars #LuthierTools #GuessTheTool #Bass #SmallBatchBassGuitars

When a sheriff vanishes, chaos reigns. Can Buck Taylor unravel the mystery before it's too late? 🔍📚 Discover the suspense...more

@speedballbailey.bsky.social was on Day to Day with Mariah promoting Collision for Saturday night at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama 🔥 #AEW

Cuando Abelardo intenta que la única mujer periodista de la mesa vea el tamaño de su pene, no está tratando de impresionarla; está tratando de llamar la atención de los otros hombres de la mesa, que son mayoría. Aparte del mal gusto de esa escena, la mujer no corre peligro. Jhovanoty, sí.

Consumer News: February 4, 2026 The Washington Post going ahead with massive layoffs. It may be significantly cheaper to rent than to own a home right now. Plus, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations. #WashingtonPost #RentvsOwn #PizzaHut #ConsumerNews

Have you heard of #Raqcoin? As far as I know about #Raqcoin abcscan.io/#/ #PowPQC #PQC #NIST #Raqcoin #Algorand #TDC #QRLedger #PQAbelian #xxnetwork #MCM #CELL #QANX

🤑 Keira Walsh & Ellie Carpenter on the losing side of the pre-match bet with Aggie Beever-Jones 😆 #DAZNxW7F

Existeixen evidències que demostrin l'existència de Jesucrist? En parlem amb @DAVIDRABADA , autor d'"El Jesús histórico: 2.000 años de añadidos", en una nova entrevista del programa #EnPrimeraPersona ( @TVSabadell ) amb @JaumeBarbera . @laxarxames https://laxarxames.cat/movie-details/4926569

Morning!! Fully rested and headed to work; hopefully it's a nice and quiet one today! Hope y'all are doing well, and are well fed 🩷🩵🤍

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"The Democrats will reign in DHS and ICE when they take power" really? are the Democrats that would do this in the room with us right now?

Barack Obama 🤝 James Talarico

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🐔🔥 South Carolina WBB is READY! Practice, presser, and LSU talk 👑🏀 Did you miss the full Gamecockin wit Cess? ➡️ Watch here: youtube.com/live/yYRb5-f...

At least it underscored the best Iron Man suit-up ngl.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian Vyshyvanka as an armor.

Fantasy Recap: Sabres vs Canadiens (2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round) #fantasyhockey #nhl #montrealcanadiens #buffalosabres #stanleycup http://dlvr.it/TSdSCt

🇺🇸 Another vessel in the Eastern Pacific has been struck by the U.S. military, with three men — labeled narco-terrorists — being killed in the operation.

Rice Rice Baby!!! #declanrice #arsenal #coyg #ricericebaby #parade

🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA Serena Williams vuelve al tenis profesional en el torneo de Queens En el #Canal24Horas

I gotta say, seeing CupcakKe moan live in a sweaty sold out club was life-changing 🧁

#OnThisDay 1956 Richard Butler born Richard Lofthouse Butler was born in Kingston upon Thames He formed The Psychedelic Furs with his brother Tim in 1977 The original of Pretty in Pink failed to chart in 1981 but after John Hughes used the song and name for his 1986 film the song charted.